Cal vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Cal Rank #671

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Makai mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cal and Makai boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.